Sunday, January 3, 2010

Kreider, Stepan Lead Team USA to WJC Semifinals

Newyorkrangers.com reports that Chris Kreider, the Blueshirts' first-round pick last June, scored a goal, and Derek Stepan, the Rangers' 2008 second-rounder, had two assists as Team USA routed Finland 6-2 to set up a semifinal showdown with Sweden on Sunday.

Stepan, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, leads all scorers at the 2010 World Junior Championships with 11 points.